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Grab reinstates suspended delivery rider amidst public outcry by Malaysians

A Malaysian Grab food delivery rider, initially accused of brandishing a weapon during a dispute involving two Singaporeans last Friday, was reinstated by the company after Malaysians call for the popular cab-hailing app to be uninstalled. However, the move did not placate an irate public, with many continuing to voice their criticisms and intention to uninstall the app.

Elon Musk challenges Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to ‘cage match’ amid social media rivalry

Tesla CEO Elon Musk challenges Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg to a martial arts ‘cage match’ amidst rising tensions over the latter’s upcoming social media project, ‘Threads’, potentially rivaling Twitter.

Markets track US losses with rates seen rising further

Global markets fell as central banks consider interest rate hikes to combat high inflation, with uncertainty surrounding the Fed’s tightening cycle.

IMF, World Bank under pressure to boost climate change financing

IMF and World Bank officials join Paris summit to address poverty alleviation and climate change financing challenges.

EU ‘enforcer’ visits Twitter, Meta as new rules loom

EU commissioner heads to San Francisco to ensure big platforms comply with new online content rules before DSA takes effect.

27 civil society groups demands justice for wrongfully convicted migrant worker in Malaysia

27 groups urge Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to rectify the ‘gross miscarriage of justice’ involving Indonesian migrant worker Sabri Umar, wrongfully convicted and punished for being illegally in Malaysia.

US lawmakers approve Taiwan trade deal despite Chinese ire

US lawmakers pass an agreement to deepen economic relations with Taiwan, sparking a displeased response from Beijing.

Australia gives Twitter 28 days to clean up ‘toxicity and hate’

Australia watchdog threatens Twitter with fines over failure to tackle online abuse since Elon Musk’s takeover, citing increased “toxicity and hate.”

Rescuers embark on all-night race to save Titanic sub crew

A search and rescue mission for a missing submersible near the Titanic wreck enters a critical stage as time runs out for the crew’s oxygen supply. Despite detecting unidentified underwater noises, the challenge of finding and saving the crew alive remains formidable.

China slams Biden for equating Xi to ‘dictators’

China criticized Biden’s comments equating Xi Jinping with “dictators,” calling it a provocation, while the White House tried to ease tensions.